Citrus Curd

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind (about 3 lemons)
• 1 tablespoon grated lime rind (about 3 limes)
• 1 tablespoon grated orange rind (about 1 large orange)
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients (except eggs) in a heavy non-aluminum saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat, 8 to 10 minutes or until butter melts and sugar dissolves.

2. 2

   Gradually whisk about one-fourth of the hot sugar syrup into beaten eggs; add to remaining hot syrup, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook 12 to 15 minutes, stirring gently or until curd thickens and coats a spoon; let cool.

3. 3

   Cover and chill overnight.